Senior defensive tackle Ra'Shon Harris has accepted an invitation to play in the 84th annual East-West Shrine Game on Jan. 17, 2009, in Houston, Texas. Sonny's appearance will give UO representation at the event for a fourth straight year and he will become the 55th Duck overall to participate. Geoff Schwartz played in the 2008 Shrine Game.

Sonny Harris as started all 12 games this season on the defensive line.

TJ3 Chosen For 2-9 Duty in San DiegoTalmadge Jackson III will wear No. 29 in honor of Todd Doxey at the Holiday Bowl. Jackson, a true sophomore, was part of the same class as the San Diego native, who was a victim of a swimming accident on the McKenzie River in Eugene-Springfield on July 13. The Ducks paid tribute to Doxey at all six home games this season and will do so for a final time in the late defensive back's hometown.

Jairus Byrd is one of six players to wear Todd Doxey's No. 29 this season.